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Rethinking Sin

How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality

CHAPTER

Embracing Empathy and Compassion

This chapter explores the concept of homophily and the importance of overcoming our tendencies to favor those similar to us in order to foster genuine compassion and understanding across diverse groups. Through personal anecdotes and research on prayer and meditation, the discussion highlights transformative approaches to dealing with hostility, as well as reframing traditional notions of sins like gluttony and acedia in relation to spiritual well-being.

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